Die You Zombie Bastards!
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Die You Zombie Bastards! is a feature length film from Zombastic Productions (Massachusetts
natives Caleb Emerson & Haig Demarjian). Shot in 16mm film between 2001 and 2003, the film premiered theatrically in 2005 and was released on DVD
in North America
and The United Kingdom
in 2007. The film features one of only two narrative film appearances by rockabilly
musician Hasil Adkins
and features one of the few non-pornographic
appearances by actor Jamie Gillis
. The film also contains original music by Paul Leary
of the Butthole Surfers
.
The film was directed by Caleb Emerson and stars Tim Gerstmar, Pippi Zornoza and Geoff Mosher. Soundtrack features Hasil Adkins, Paul Leary, Superkollider, The Photon Torpedoes, Los Gatos Locos, The Voodoo Organist, The Tombstone Brawlers, and Count Smokula
.
Notable Film Festival screenings include:
Director Caleb Emerson has worked on several productions for Troma Entertainment
and met many of his crew members while working on the film Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
, causing many fans to believe that Die You Zombie Basards! was produced by Troma. In fact Troma had nothing to do with the film's production. However, Troma's founder Lloyd Kaufman
has been a friend and supporter of Zombastic for many years. In 2008, Kaufman directed a music video for the Los Angeles indie rock band Not the Government called "Midnight" which was produced, photographed and edited by Caleb Emerson.
As of 2009, The film is distributed in North America by Image Entertainment
, in the United Kingdom by Odeon Entertainment and is represented for other foreign sales by Maxim Media.
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
natives Caleb Emerson & Haig Demarjian). Shot in 16mm film between 2001 and 2003, the film premiered theatrically in 2005 and was released on DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
and The United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
in 2007. The film features one of only two narrative film appearances by rockabilly
Rockabilly
Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, dating to the early 1950s.The term rockabilly is a portmanteau of rock and hillbilly, the latter a reference to the country music that contributed strongly to the style's development...
musician Hasil Adkins
Hasil Adkins
Hasil Adkins was an Appalachian country, rock and roll, and blues musician, though he was frequently considered rockabilly and sometimes primitive jazz...
and features one of the few non-pornographic
Pornography
Pornography or porn is the explicit portrayal of sexual subject matter for the purposes of sexual arousal and erotic satisfaction.Pornography may use any of a variety of media, ranging from books, magazines, postcards, photos, sculpture, drawing, painting, animation, sound recording, film, video,...
appearances by actor Jamie Gillis
Jamie Gillis
Jamie Gillis was an American pornographic actor, director and member of the AVN Hall of Fame....
. The film also contains original music by Paul Leary
Paul Leary
Paul Leary is an American musician from Austin, TX, best known as the guitarist for American rock band Butthole Surfers. He is also the producer of a number of songs and albums by other bands, including U2, Sublime, the Meat Puppets, Daniel Johnston, The Reverend Horton Heat, Pepper, Maggie...
of the Butthole Surfers
Butthole Surfers
Butthole Surfers is an American alternative rock band formed by Gibby Haynes and Paul Leary in San Antonio, Texas in 1981. The band has had numerous personnel changes, but its core lineup of Haynes, Leary, and drummer King Coffey has been consistent since 1983. Teresa Nervosa served as second...
.
The film was directed by Caleb Emerson and stars Tim Gerstmar, Pippi Zornoza and Geoff Mosher. Soundtrack features Hasil Adkins, Paul Leary, Superkollider, The Photon Torpedoes, Los Gatos Locos, The Voodoo Organist, The Tombstone Brawlers, and Count Smokula
Count Smokula
Count Smokula is a comedic fictional character created and portrayed by Robert "Smokey" Miles. He has made numerous live appearances, roles in movies, TV shows and internet videos.-Count Smokula and Smokesylvania:...
.
Notable Film Festival screenings include:
- Lausanne Underground Film Festival 2005 (Winner: Best Feature Film)
- Fantasia (Montreal) 2006
- Backseat Film FestivalBackseat Film FestivalThe Backseat Film Festival is an independent film festival organized by Doug Sakmann, Nick Esposito, and Zafer Ulkucu.Beginning in Park City, UT during the winter of 2003 as one of many alternatives to the Sundance Film Festival it quickly transformed into a touring festival that continues to the...
2006 (Winner: Beast Feature Film, Best Title) - Weekend of Fear (Erlangen, DE)
- Sci-Fi-LondonSci-Fi-LondonSCI-FI-LONDON , is a UK based film festival, dedicated to the science fiction and fantasy genres, which began in 2002.-About the Festival:...
2006 - The Rhode Island Horror Film Festival 2006 (Winner: Best Feature Film)
- Tromanale (Berlin) 2005 (Winner: Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay, Best Actor (Tim Gerstmar))
Director Caleb Emerson has worked on several productions for Troma Entertainment
Troma Entertainment
Troma Entertainment is an American independent film production and distribution company founded by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz in 1974.The company produces low-budget independent movies that play on 1950s horror with elements of farce...
and met many of his crew members while working on the film Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger Part IV is a 2000 American superhero comedy film released by Troma Entertainment, directed by Lloyd Kaufman...
, causing many fans to believe that Die You Zombie Basards! was produced by Troma. In fact Troma had nothing to do with the film's production. However, Troma's founder Lloyd Kaufman
Lloyd Kaufman
Lloyd Kaufman is an American film director, producer, screenwriter and occasional actor. With producer Michael Herz, he is the co-founder of Troma Entertainment film studio, and the director of many of their feature films, including The Toxic Avenger and Tromeo and Juliet. Kaufman also serves as...
has been a friend and supporter of Zombastic for many years. In 2008, Kaufman directed a music video for the Los Angeles indie rock band Not the Government called "Midnight" which was produced, photographed and edited by Caleb Emerson.
As of 2009, The film is distributed in North America by Image Entertainment
Image Entertainment
Image Entertainment, Inc. is an independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming and film & television productions in North America, with approximately 3,000 exclusive DVD titles and approximately 250 exclusive CD titles in domestic release, and approximately 450...
, in the United Kingdom by Odeon Entertainment and is represented for other foreign sales by Maxim Media.